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Salary: GBP 35,000 - 45,000 / annual
Zen Educate is a high-growth EdTech marketplace that connects UK and US schools with vetted teachers and support staff, disrupting the £2 billion temporary staffing market. The company has raised $37m in Series B funding and is a Certified B Corporation. You'll join the finance function as it evolves from reporting historical performance to driving strategic decision-making.
In this role, you'll own core weekly and monthly management reporting end-to-end, transforming manual processes into automated, reliable systems. You'll be the central finance partner for Regional Directors and commercial leads, providing the analysis and insight they need to act. Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for revenue, headcount, and costs across UK and US operations on a school-year calendar
• Lead annual budgeting and termly reforecasting cycles, running variance analysis and translating it into prioritized insights for leadership
• Own unit economics analysis, marketing ROI, and regional performance reviews
• Support investment and pricing decisions with clear cost-benefit analysis
• Optimize the finance tech stack (Abacum, Xero, Hibob, Pleo, BI tools), reconciling data across systems and automating repetitive processes
• Write clear, confident commentary explaining what moved in the numbers, why, and what should happen next
• Partner with leadership on strategic questions where data is incomplete and judgment is required
You'll work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where efficiency and rigor are valued. The role offers direct mentorship from the Head of FP&A and extensive exposure to strategic business decisions.
Requirements:
• 2+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, business analysis, or similar analytical role with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end management reporting
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including building integrated models from scratch
• Degree in a numerate subject or accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) complete or in progress
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced organization
• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in business drivers
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor; ability to structure problems and test assumptions
• Clear communication skills; comfort presenting insights to senior stakeholders
• Proactive ownership mentality; systems and efficiency mindset
• BI tools and coding languages beneficial but not required; experience with AI tools a plus
